Olivia Cole (second from the right) is joined by (left to right) her sister, Amelia, father, Grant, Olivia, and mother, Susan. Head of School Dr. Thomas Curry, (back left) and head coach Rick Sofield (back, right) look on.
Senior Olivia Cole of Alexandria signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Florida and play lacrosse for the Gators as a goalkeeper. “I am so excited for my future. I can’t wait to contribute to the success of the Gator program; but first I can’t wait to beat Good Counsel and help Ireton win a WCAC championship this spring!”
Cole, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Grant Cole, has been a two-year starter heading into her final campaign in 2014 for the Cardinals, who finished in the runner-up position in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference last spring, falling to the Falcons after grabbing a halftime lead.
The Cardinal net minder has earned high school all-American honors, Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association all-state honors, and WCAC first-team, all conference honors in her first two years with Coach Rick Sofield’s squad.
“I am so very proud of Olivia. All of her dedication and hard work is paying off. I can’t think of a more deserving player.” commented Sofield at the signing ceremony at Bishop Ireton. “This is more exciting news for our lacrosse program and our School. We are very proud of Olivia and her teammates.” said athletic director, Bill Simmons of the commitment to Florida. “Coach Rick Sofield and his staff of coaches are doing a great job, the kids work so hard, and their families are so supportive.”
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